Name: Easy Instant Pot Applesauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds firm tart apples, any variety; 1 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Who doesn’t love homemade applesauce? In this post, you will learn to make Easy Instant Pot Applesauce. Making applesauce is a great way to use up excess apples from your garden or Farmer’s Market trip. And, it’s so easy to do in your Instant Pot! You’ll have delicious applesauce in no time! There are endless ways to customize your applesauce. Plus, this recipe makes a big batch, so you can enjoy it all week long.

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Recipe For Instant Pot Applesauce

Tart Apples, any variety
Water
Granulated Sugar
Ground Cinnamon
Salt

How To Make Applesauce In An Instant Pot?

Peel the apples. Remove the cores. And cut the apples into small wedges.
Place the wedges in the Instant Pot and add the remaining ingredients. Stir to coat.
Lock the lid into place. Set the Instant Pot on Pressure Cook High for 3-4 minutes. 3 minutes for chunky applesauce or 4 minutes for smooth applesauce.
Once the timer beeps, turn off the Instant Pot. Perform a Quick Release and vent until the safety valve button drops. Then it is safe to open the lid.

Can Applesauce Be Frozen?

Yes, after you cook the applesauce. I like to use airtight freezer bags to store my applesauce through the winter months. Fill the bag ¾ full of applesauce. Then lay the bag on the counter and slowly zip it up while pressing the air out of the bag. I store them flat in my freezer so they take up less room. If you’re cooking applesauce for a newborn, you can freeze it in freezer bags, plastic storage containers (like Ziploc or Rubbermaid), or ice cube trays. Are you planning to freeze in glass jars? If so, remember to leave room at the top of the jar for the applesauce to be able to expand properly. Remember to date your bags and jars!

How Long Can You Freeze Applesauce?

Applesauce can be frozen for up to 10 months in an airtight container.

How Long Will Applesauce Last In The Fridge?

Homemade applesauce has a shorter shelf life than store-bought applesauce; it will keep for 4-6 days in the fridge.

So, there you have it.

An easy way to make applesauce in the Instant Pot. If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, I highly recommend getting one. They are incredibly handy and make many different types of meals really easily.

What’s your favorite thing to cook in the Instant Pot? Leave me a comment below!

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Applesauce muffins with fresh pear dabbled about make great afternoon snacks and quick grab-and-go breakfasts.

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to use up all those apples, give this Instant Pot applesauce a try. It’s so simple to make and the end result is a sweet and tangy sauce that can be enjoyed on its own or used in recipes. I hope you enjoy it!

Easy Instant Pot Applesauce

Yield: 8 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 minutes

Total Time: 14 minutes

Just because it's simple, doesn't mean it can't be delicious!

Ingredients

3 pounds firm tart apples, any variety
1 1/2 cup water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Peel the apples. Remove the cores. And cut the apples into 8-10 wedges each.
Place the apples wedges in the Instant Pot and add the water, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to coat.
Lock the lid into place. Set the Instant Pot on Pressure Cook High for 3-4 minutes. 3 minutes for chunky applesauce or 4 minutes for smooth applesauce.
Once the timer beeps, turn off the Instant Pot. Perform a Quick Release and vent until the safety valve button drops. Then it is safe to open the lid.